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Wyres Family History

Wyres Surname Meaning

see Wyers.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wyres family from?

You can see how Wyres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyres families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Wyres families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wyres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wyres families in 1891.
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What did your Wyres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyres. 80% of Wyres women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Shorthand Typist
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wyres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyres census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 144 immigration records available for the last name Wyres. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 237 military records available for the last name Wyres. For the veterans among your Wyres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyres lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Wyres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wyres in 1958 was 50, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyres ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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